1) What is .name?
.NAME is the generic top-level domain (gTLD) which intended for personal site of individual.
2) Who can register for a .name domain name and what are the special registration requirements/restrictions for .name domain name?
There are no restrictions on who can register .name domain name, it can be register by any individual or business in any country.
.name is a space for individuals’ Personal Name, it may be a name, nickname, pseudonym, alias, or something an individual or fictional character is commonly known as in its own social context. An individual can register a Personal Name, or a company or individual can register a fictional character to which it has rights.
Please refer to Domain Name for the common registration requirements.
3) What is the length for .name domain name?
Minimum of 3 / maximum of 63 characters allowed.
4) What is the term of registration?
The term of registration is 1-10 years.
5) How do I perform a .name domain registration?
Partners may register the domain name through Quick Start Registration function. Partner may refer to “Domain Registration” FAQ for more information.
6) Can I delete a domain after registered?
Yes, partners are allowed to delete a .name domain name after registered. However the registration fee is not refundable.
According to ICANN latest gTLDs' Add Grace Period (AGP) deletion policy which does not allow the refund of deleted domain during the Add Grace Period. Therefore, with effective 1st April 2009, all gTLDs domains (.com/.net/.org/.info/.biz/.name/.mobi/.asia/.travel) that are deleted during the AGP will not be refunded. Full detail can be view at http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/agp-policy-17dec08-en.htm
7) What is the term of renewal?
The term of renewal is 1-10 years.
8) What is the renewal grace period for .name domain name and how do I perform a domain renewal?
Renewal grace period for .name domain name is 40 days, partners may renew the domain name through Quick Start Registration function. Partner may refer to “Domain Renewal” FAQ for more information.
9) Any Redemption Grace Period (RGP) for .name domain name?
No, there is no RGP for .name domain name. Partner may refer to “Domain Restoration” FAQ for more information.
10) How long does it takes for a domain to release to public registration after expired and not renew?
After a .name domain was expired, it will go through below life cycle:-
40 days renewal grace period -- > No Redemption grace period --> 120 hours HOLD status
If partners did not renew or restore the domain name, it will be placed in HOLD status for 120 hours and will be release for public re-registration approximately 45 days from the domain expiration date. Please note that domain re-registration is on first-come, first-served basis.
11) Can I initiate a registrar transfer for .name domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate registrar transfer for .name domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Registrar Transfer” FAQ for more information.
12) Can I initiate a reseller transfer for .name domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate reseller transfer for .name domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Reseller Transfer” FAQ for more information.
13) How do I manage my .name domain name for example, name protection, retrieve authorization information and etc.?
Partners may manage domain name through User Management function. Partner may refer to “Domain Management” FAQ for more information.
14) Does WebNIC provide Internationalized Domain name (IDN) for .name? No, WebNIC does not provide IDN.name domain name at this moment.
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